Occupational Health Principles

Catalog description

Basic principles of Occupational Health in the community, emphasizing the prevention and control of work accidents and illness. The following topics are included: Adverse Health Effect from Exposure to Excessive Noise, Vibration, Extremes of Temperatures, Radiations, and Chemicals. The epidemiologic aspects of work accidents are covered. Techniques for organizing and developing occupational health programs are discussed. Emphasis is placed on legal requirements under OSHA.